Benedictine University vs. Michigan State

Comparable Facts

Compare Benedictine University in Lisle, IL with Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Michigan State University is larger than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (52,089 students vs. 2,917 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Benedictine University is located in Lisle, IL (Large Suburban setting); Michigan State University is in East Lansing, MI (Rural Fringe setting).
• Benedictine University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Michigan State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Benedictine University 15:1; Michigan State University 17:1.

Benedictine University vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Michigan State? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than Michigan State ($23,139 vs. $23,657).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 13.6% lower than at Michigan State University ($10,850 vs. $12,564).
• Benedictine University is 118.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than Michigan State (about $19,482 more per year; $35,940.00 vs. $16,458.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 22% higher at Michigan State than at Benedictine University (about $7,902 more per year; $43,842.00 vs. $35,940.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Benedictine University than at Michigan State University (99% vs. 88%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 135% larger than aid received by Michigan State University students ($22,911 vs. $9,750).

Benedictine University vs. Michigan State Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Michigan State? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Michigan State and Benedictine University.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Michigan State University (1270) is 100 points higher than at Benedictine University (1170).
• Incoming Michigan State students have a 5 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (28 vs. 23 at Benedictine University).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Benedictine University 1050/1280; Michigan State University 1180/1360.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Benedictine University 19/28; Michigan State University 25/31.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Benedictine University - Test optional; Michigan State - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman Michigan State students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Benedictine University (3.26).
• Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Michigan State (84.8%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 15.6% at Benedictine University vs. 18.3% at Michigan State.

Benedictine University vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Benedictine University and Michigan State? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Michigan State University's six-year graduation rate (77%) is higher than Benedictine University's (49%).
• Graduates from Michigan State University earn a median of about $7,200 more per year than Benedictine University graduates about ten years after starting college ($60,000 vs. $52,800), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Benedictine University graduates have a $3,184 lower median loan debt than Michigan State graduates ($22,300 vs. $25,484).
• Among borrowers, Benedictine University graduates have an estimated $33 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Michigan State graduates ($230 vs. $263).
• More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 56%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.